For Brides Who Are Planning/Planned During Deployment

Hi all! My fiance and I are getting married in April 2012, yet he deploys in June 2011 and I would like to have as much as possible planned while he is here. I was wondering if you brides who planned while the fiance was deployed (or are planning while he is gone) could tell me what parts of the planning process to definitely get done before he leaves, and what you suggest to be put off for when he's gone. Thanks!!

Re: For Brides Who Are Planning/Planned During Deployment

We made sure to get the vendor, officiant, and wedding rings taken care of before he left for deployment. We also decided who was in the wedding party before he left. Other than that, I'm taking care of things, and getting his input if I really need it. My fiance doesn't really care too much though, and I think it's similar for most guys. Planning while he's been gone has honestly not been bad at all. Don't be afraid to ask for help from your family and friends if you need it. Congratulations and good luck!

I agree that you should choose the venue, officiant and rings together. If there are any vendors that your FI is particularly excited about (for mine it was the DJ and cake baker) then you could book them together before he leaves. Make sure that a military clause is added to each contract before you sign it. Ask vendors if they offer a military discount, we received one from our venue, officiant, rental company, photographer and limo company. Congratulations and good luck! Planning was a great way for me to stay busy and focus on something positive during a deployment.